So here is Chapter 19. We learn what Finn was talking to Kurt about and a new character is introduced. I have left the Unholy Trinity out for a while but they will return in a couple of chapters time. Enjoy.

Chapter 19: A first date

Finn's POV.

As we walk out of Glee, I give my friends a hug after what happened today, I needed that and knowledge that my friends are still with me. Though Kurt looks like he wants to talk to me about something.

Kurt: "Finn, we sang that song because we want to help you and Rachel. You've both had a rough few weeks and I think that you need to just relax and enjoy being with each other."

Finn: "I know Kurt. It is just difficult but we never have actually gone on a date together."

Kurt: "Take her out. She hasn't been doing so good as we all know. You take her out on a date this weekend and make her feel happy again."

Finn: "That is a good idea. We haven't been together that long but I have seen other couples go out on dates and I think now is possibly the time to do so."

Kurt: "Absolutely. Why don't you tell her either tonight or tomorrow and I could come and help you get ready."

Finn: "That sounds like a plan. After all, Burt was smart when he came to pick up my mother for their date and I can tell you were a part of the plan behind it."

Kurt: (Laughs) You could tell couldn't you. See you later Finn."

Finn: "See you later Kurt."

After Kurt goes, I head to my locker where I find Rachel. Since the day is over, we are getting our stuff before we head home. Rachel's dads are home for the first time in what seems like forever but I know that they have a busy job. They are only here for this week. Then Rachel decides to change the conversion.

Rachel: "What were you talking about with Kurt?"

Finn; "We were talking about their performance and how they wanted to show that they are still friends with us. I was thinking about what song we should do for this week about friendship and loyalty and I had an idea."

Rachel: "What is it?"

Finn: "What about Footsteps in the Sand by Leona Lewis. It is about walking with someone and them carrying you when you are in need. It has a religious aspect to it."

Rachel: "That could be very poignant because of what happened today I guess."

Finn: "Let's not talk about today. Let's get home."

Rachel: "Yeah, let's do that."

We share a passionate kiss and then head home in my car. Rachel still hasn't learned to drive, probably because she doesn't have a car or might not need one. Particularly if she makes it to New York. I would always want the ability to drive but if I was in a big city centre area, I would not drive. It would be too much a hassle and there are probably easier forms of transport than driving. But here in Lima, it is easy to drive.

I drop off Rachel at her house as she is spending the evening with her dads and then I head home where I see my Mom making dinner. I go upstairs and do a quick piece of Geography homework which is due on Thursday and then come downstairs to talk to Mom over dinner. She looks like she had a difficult day at work as well.

Carole: "How was your day son?"

Finn: "Could have been better. Could have been a whole lot worse."

Carole: "What happened?"

I then process to show her the blog and explain the events of the day. Quinn, Brittany and Santana got sent to Juvy, the football players having a fight in the changing room. Then to Rachel's minor breakdown at lunch and then the song at Glee that showed that we had people behind us.

Carole: "See that you had a crazy day."

Finn: "You can say that again. I'm going to go upstairs and call an early night. I just feel exhausted from today."

Carole: "Okay night Finn."

I head upstairs and head to bed. I did the rest of my work at school and now I need to get ready for the rest of the week. The following morning, I get up and get ready for school. I've got something that I want to go and ask Rachel. She told me that she is going with Tina and Mike this morning as they came over early this morning for help with some work for Glee before school. Probably a plan for a dance potentially for Regionals. It's alright, I could probably use the time just to think about what I am going to tell Rachel about potentially going on a date.

Once I get to school, I pull up and park next to Kurt's car. He does have quite a nice car which probably Burt got for him due to renovating it at his tyre shop. Someone probably didn't want the car anymore and so Burt probably fixed it and then gave it to Kurt. It is a snazzy car though. I head into the school and head to first lesson which today is Maths. I sit down next to Kurt as usual.

Kurt: "Had chance to ask her yet?"

Finn: "No not yet. I was just exhausted from yesterday and everything and she went in with Tina and Mike today. We both have free period before lunch so I could ask her then."

Kurt: "That sounds like a plan. Let's get on with this work shall we?"

Finn: "Yeah. It is nice knowing that I'm not dating someone who thinks that the square root of 4 is unicorn or something. Nice to actually be able to date someone who is clever and not crazy."

Kurt: "I agree. Fabray is crazy for believing that you were the father of her bastard child. I wasn't surprised it was Puck to be honest."

Finn: "That is a conversion for another time. Shall we get on with this work?"

We do and with Kurt, maths is a lot easier. His brain is very good with stuff like this. I mean, I am getting better with maths but I'm not his level but I know that it is important for me in order to have a high GPA. Though Kurt says that music helps maths with the brain cells are used in similar ways which means that the two go well together.

After the lesson ends, I go to my next lesson which is Spanish with Mr Schue. I get through the lesson without much fuss. I sat with Matt who was struggling a little with his work but I helped him through it. After that I went over to Rachel's locker where she was at. She was just putting away some artwork that she had just been doing.

Rachel: "Hey baby. (Gives him a hug) How's been your day so far."

Finn: "Okay. I mean that some work has been tough but I feel that everything is alright at the moment. Rachel, there is something I want to ask you about?"

Rachel: "(Slightly curious) What is it?"

Finn: "Have you got anything going on this Friday?"

Rachel: "No. Why?"

Finn: "I want to go on a date with you."

Rachel: "Really. I'd love to."

Finn: "We can discuss the details over the phone tonight if that is okay baby."

Rachel: "That is a wonderful idea. (Kisses him)"

Finn: "(Kisses back)"

We then both into the library to get on with some work. The rest of the day goes fast but we sneak into the photocopier to get the sheets that we are going to use for our song. I know it didn't work last time as we got caught by Sylvester but no-one caught us this time. Before I know it, it is the end of the day and we are heading home.

Rachel: "My dads are picking me up today so if I call you when we can discuss some of the details then. (Gives him a long kiss)."

Finn: "(Deepens the kiss) That sounds good for me baby."

I head back home with Kurt for two reasons, one to help me with my date and two, Carole has invited them back for dinner. Thankfully, neither Kurt nor I have any work to do so Kurt helps me with my plan for my date. He is very good at this.

Kurt: "That is how to be smart. Make sure that you wash your hair before you go out. You want Rachel to think that you are a smart person at formal events."

Finn: "Yep. (Hears the doorbell ring). I'll just get changed back out. I think that your dad is here."

I quickly change back and then go downstairs where I see that Burt has arrived. Then we go and set the table and enjoy the meal. Mom has done us some lamb shanks with vegetables. Both Kurt and I eat the meal fairly quickly because we both know that we are hungry. After all we are growing teenage boys.

After the meal, we go and sit in the living room and watch television. It is nice to be able to just relax sometimes and feel stress free. At that point, my phone rings. I go and see who it is. It is Rachel.

Rachel: "Hey baby. Do you want to talk about our date?"

Finn: "Yes. I want to take you out to Breadsticks at around 7:30 and then possibly come back to mine. Mom and Burt are going out to the theatre and so my house will be free."

Rachel: "Well that seems like a plan."

Finn: "Make sure to wear something pretty."

Rachel: "I will. You make sure that you wear something that makes you look handsome."

Finn: "I will."

We hang up and then I go back to joining everyone else in the living room. I hope this date goes well.

(Time Skip to Friday)

We have just finished our song in Glee. It was extremely special. Mr Schue thinks that it might be an idea for us to use at Regionals but we say that we will consider it. I have more important things on my mind right now.

I head home and get washed and dressed for my date. Thankfully, my timetable gives me time to do work between lessons so my weekend isn't as stress free than it could be for some people. At around 7:15, I get ready and head over to Rachel's house in my car. I run up and wait for her to open the door.

I'm shocked when I see what she is wearing. A gorgeous red dress. Her hair is in pretty curls. She is not just beautiful in this moment. She is a freaking goddess.

Rachel's POV.

I wait and then I hear the doorbell ring where I see Finn standing with a bouquet of flowers. He looks extremely handsome. Has a fresh trim and is wearing a very nice suit. He looks in awe of me when he sees what I'm wearing. Well I wanted to impress him.

Rachel: "Seeing something that you like. (Giggles.)"

Finn: (Stunned) You look simply stunning."

Rachel: "You don't look half bad yourself."

Finn: "(Hands her the flowers) These are for you my love."

Rachel: "(Takes them) Oh my God Finn. They are beautiful. Let me just put them in a glass. (Finds a glass to put them in.)"

Finn: "I think we have a date to get to my lady."

Rachel: "I do too. Let's get there."

Finn's POV.

We get in the car and head over to Breadsticks. We get inside and find ourselves a table. We sit down and see what we are going to eat and drink. A young waiter comes over and asks us what we want.

Rachel: "Could I have the vegan burger and some lemonade please?

Finn: "I'll have a coke and the steak sandwich please?"

After the waiter leaves, we begin to talk about different things such as music, ambitions, about us as a couple. I find that we are very similar yet different but the good type of different. I know that she is the one for me.

Soon after the food arrives, I give a cheers and we begin the meal. The food is delicious and I have a taste of Rachel's vegan burger. It is very good and tastes like it is very healthy. After that we give the waiter a tip. We have a small chat with him. He is Sam Evans and is a high school freshman from Tennessee. He says that his family are moving here this upcoming summer and that he will be looking around some of the schools next week to see which is right for him. We leave him a tip and then go back to my place. We start watching the movie Titanic (Rachel's choice) but about an hour in, Rachel pauses the movie and turns to face me.

Rachel: "I've had a wonderful evening. You really made me feel special tonight."

Finn: "You make me feel special. I try to make you feel special as well."

Rachel: "You succeeded at that. Come here."

She brings me close and start having a full-on makeout session. I let her control this because I don't want to push the boundaries of this relationship. But boy she makes me feel so good. It feels like there is something explosive in my body that wants to make me love her. I feel fireworks when she kisses me. This just feels right. We have to pull away due to lack of air.

Rachel: "That was…"

Finn: "(Interrupts) Magical. Yeah it was. I felt that my body was explosive via your touch."

Rachel: "My body felt the same. I feel that you are the one for me."

Finn: "You are the one for me as well."

We resume the makeout session and then we must have fallen asleep because the next thing I know, it is the morning and Rachel is lying fast asleep on my chest in my living room. I hear footsteps on the landing.

Oh crap. Mom has found out. I'm going to be for it now.

Oh, Finn is in trouble now. That makeout session did get a little steamy though. See what happens in the next chapter. I also hoped you enjoyed the introduction of Sam. I wanted to just introduce him in a little way as I wanted to make him intergraded more into the plot before he joined in Season 2. Reviews and Feedback are welcome as always.